Brief von Natalie Curtis an Ferruccio Busoni ([Philadelphia], 20. Februar 1915)
author: Natalie Curtis
source date: 1915-02-20
edition published: 2023-04
language: en
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[Mus.Nachl. F. Busoni B II, 1359]

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My dearest Master! –

A telegram from Washington makes it absolutely imperative for me to leave today. I can’t tell you how sorry I am, but you will understand without words, I know. I am already a week behind my schedule, and I am to give a little recital of Indian folk-lore, art, music, etc. which the entire Department of the Interior, (whose government officials have Indian matters in charge) will attend. They have arranged the preliminary meeting for this evening, and I must be there. You may be sure that I shall tell them about the Rhapsody, – the Fantasy.

Yesterday was one of the happiest days of my life for which I thank you, dear Master, from a full heart.

My affectionate greetings to you and your dear wife – may the future bring us all often together is the sincere wish of your faithful friend,
Natalie Curtis
Saturday, February 20th, 1915
Address: Hotel Albany
Corner 17th and H. Streets
Washington D. C.

Please, dear Master, write on my program for me, zum Andenken! – Mrs Mason, – my dear friend, – will bring you my program after the concert. How I wish that I could be there!